September 2012 Archives
Writing on the Wall:
The Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles hopes to restore all the historic murals created for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, or at least as many as possible.
Arrival Stories:
"There was plenty of time to ramble all over the place, meet wacky weirdos with an eye on the stairway to stardom, and discover a million and one fun, freaky, free things to do."
Writing on the Wall:
The traditional Japanese imagery of this public art project tie into Romero's distinct style -- a take on urban folk art that uses bold lines and colors to update the craft.
Laws That Shaped LA:
Thanks to this piece of legislation, many of the water bodies of the United States are by now, cleaner.
Green Justice:
Bud Goldstone, a former aerospace engineer who worked for over 50 years to save Watts Towers, has died at the age of 86.
LA Letters:
Our friends of poets, painters, DJs and musicians are the emerging superstars of the new American Avant-garde serenaded in this poem.
Writing on the Wall:
There are two versions of the famed mural "America Tropical" that can be seen in Los Angeles.
Arrival Stories:
He sold his vast collection of Led Zeppelin bootleg records to afford the move from Austin to California.
Writing on the Wall:
Eighty years after being completed, David Alfaro Siqueiros' América Tropical will again be seen by the public beginning October 9.
Laws That Shaped LA:
According to tennis legend Billie Jean King, there has been a 1,000% increase in girls playing high school sports since Title IX.
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